Description

PNOVEL reports whether the respondent read any novels (excluding work and school reading) during the last 12 months.

This variable is part of the Public Arts Supplement.

PNOVEL is a Core 1 variable in the May 2008, July 2012, July 2017, and July 2022 samples. For more information on cores, modules, and weighting Public Arts variables, please see Weighting the IPUMS CPS Public Arts Supplement.

Comparability

Supplement universes vary across years. The May 2008, July 2012, July 2017, and July 2022 Public Arts Supplement has substantial differences in structure compared to other months. The May 2008, July 2012, July 2017, and July 2022 surveys are divided into core and module sections. Which respondents and which variables are included in which core and module varies across years. For more information on Public Arts survey designs and implications for comparability and weighting, please see the Public Arts Supplement sample notes and Weighting the IPUMS CPS Public Arts Supplement.

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